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BCZ 8687

1999 Ford Transit

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

217,458 mi
Last recorded217,458 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2016
Typical for 1999 Ford Transit110,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBCZ 8687
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 11 Aug 2016 217,458 miles

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative totally inoperative when switch operated (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cross member above fuel tank repair not continusly welded (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working n/s lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inside of chassie by rear of rear spring mount (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings underneath of chassie in front of front mount of rear spring (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion rear of front wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill rottern (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no pattern visable (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded drivers step rotten (5.2.6)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings at rear of rear spring outside of chassie rottern through (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer cross member in front of driver step rottern (6.1.B.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid o/s washer jet off screen (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear position lamp(s) not working no rear position lamps working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced poor pattern condition (1.7.5a)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear of rear spring poor condition (6.1.B.2)

Nearside rear wing broken

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front of rear spring poor condition (6.1.B.2)

Offside rear wing missing

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion underneath of both chassie rails at rear poor condition (6.1.B.2)

driver seat swab poor condition

vehicle underneath covered in mud

Pass 26 Aug 2015 211,719 miles

too late for retest over 10 days full test carried out

Fail 10 Aug 2015 211,700 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 206,550 miles

passenger seat missing

pessenger seat belts missing

Fail 31 Jul 2014 206,545 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

passenger seat missing

pessenger seat belts missing

Pass 19 Aug 2013 196,025 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 196,018 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 187,895 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 173,908 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 184,571 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 184,571 miles

Offside Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 135,091 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 135,091 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 122,249 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 122,245 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 98,232 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 98,266 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 81,228 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Transit?

Based on 16,371,688 MOT tests across 1,454,648 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
7,998
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,454,648
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 551,926
Brake pipe excessively corroded 469,823
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 469,369
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 418,048
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 414,266
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BCZ 8687 is a 1999 Ford Transit in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1999 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 110,308 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Transit fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 551,926 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BCZ 8687, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Transit typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 27 years old, this Ford Transit is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BCZ 8687 is a 1999 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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